Communicating with patients and families during COVID-19: Five messages to consider
By
Virginia Feldman, M.D.
Mar 31, 2020
It has now been more than two weeks since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new measures to protect nursing home residents from COVID-19. Already, providers, patients and family...
Proposed cardiac bundles open new opportunities
By
Virginia Feldman, M.D.
Aug 10, 2016
The recently proposed mandatory bundled payment program for heart attacks and bypass surgeries is the latest push by CMS to extend the “at risk” period from a 30-day to 90-day period.
Addressing hospital concerns
By
Virginia Feldman, M.D.
Jul 29, 2015
Often, hospitals have misguided perceptions of SNFs’ capabilities. Here’s how to change their perceptions of your skilled nursing facility